The Rise of Skywalker: Adam Driver Interview

Adam Driver talks Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Baby Yoda, working with both J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson, and he also picks the Star Wars character he'd most like to role-swap with.
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[@ManicDeprecedent]

Interviewer: If you could play any other character in the SW universe, who would you choose?" Literally everyone in the cast: Kylo Ren, because he is a layered, textured and challenging character to play! Adam Driver: Jabba the Hutt because people feed him grapes.

[@tim.van.emmerloot]

Vintage Venom I would think Anakin has a complexity too.

[@lessermook7608]

And the dancing women

[@victor6207-d6h]

"And do shows...........(of hot alien women)...

[@victor6207-d6h]

Aden Driver rocks. His great performance inspired me to cosplay for the first time ever as Kylo Ren. Even before the movie came out I just knew he'd be great.

[@billyrouse4813]

I'd choose a guy I went to high school with: Oscar Isaac.

[@mugensamurai]

LOL Adam Driver is like that tall quiet friend we all had that everyone thinks is a mean emotional goth but in reality he's the nicest, shyest, socially awkward, and funniest dude friend ever.

[@killjoytw1nk]

He would be more than a friend to me 😂❤️

[@tim.van.emmerloot]

Who’s adam driver? You mean matt?

[@gypsysnowwolf2313]

@@tim.van.emmerloot Adam Driver, the actor who portrays Kylo Ren/Ben Solo/Matt.

[@gypsysnowwolf2313]

I love your Batman Beyond profile pic 😍

[@mugensamurai]

@@gypsysnowwolf2313 Thanks love yours too.

[@ricardobanta7461]

Adam Driver will forever be MATT the radar technician to me!!!

[@PlaneCDR]

That is the first thing that popped in my head too! :-)

[@ZenShroud1]

Dude, Matt straight up SUCKS.

[@XDarkBrotherhoodHD]

Chris I haven’t had my muffin yet M A T T

[@kimberlyolson99]

Heard he had an 8 pack.

[@reececowell6642]

I haven't had my muffin Matt!

[@arunkj8814]

He is absolutely fantastic in marriage story

[@janold0808]

Duude that scene where he breaks down crying...

[@thomaswaynejunior3110]

@Diamond Cake atleast should've had sex, not just kissing. Ended giving up all his last power. F

[@Digger-Nick]

Too bad that movie was terrible

[@joycegibbs5267]

He is fantastic in everything he does. The only good thing to come out of these ridiculous sequels or whatever they're called.

[@HHHPedigrees]

Scarlett Johansson was such a bitch in that movie

[@thefilmrookie3099]

Adam driver is one of the best things about this movie.

[@TheMason7125]

The rule of Two when episode 7 came out he was the most hated part about the new movies. That's all I remember reading when it came out was people bashing now. Now he's apparently everyones favorite lol So shout out to the few who liked him all along

[@ailishgrens1000]

So true, He's my favorite character.

[@AstroChoob]

Liked him from the first moment I saw him. Say what your will about the sequel trilogy, Adam Driver's performance was standout from the get go.

[@kurlykayla9013]

@@TheMason7125 I thought he was menacing and super unstable, which made him intimidating to me. Didn't get why people didn't take him seriously. I also thought he was weirdly attractive, but didn't think much of it. Didn't watch TLJ, watched TROS and fell crazy head over heels for him, watch TLJ, now here we are. Long story short, I always liked Kylo, but now I truly appreciate what he did for the sequels.

[@killerdebit5709]

I think everyone knows Kylo Ren is the best character out of the sequel movies

[@klaudyd1552]

I was just thinking about this. Of all of them the only one I'm mostly not disappointed in is Kylo....which is crazy

[@marcmerchant135]

Yeah but that's not saying much. He quite literally is the only one that i can see as an actual human being dealing with a hard life and poor decisions. The other characters just are too plastic. Beige kinda. No depth or substance.

[@klaudyd1552]

@@marcmerchant135 Big Big facts. This trilogy was really hurt by TLJ. The middle film is important to build characters and expand details but all it did was hurt it....hurt it bad to the point where idk if it can recover.

[@sujimayne]

I was going to write how he's not for various reasons but then I remembered all the other butchered, boring and annoying characters in the sequel trilogy.

[@tomsheppard33]

*only half decent thing

[@rachellim9590]

he looks so genuinely happy that the interviewer asked about the unsung hero, so that he can get the chance to talk about someone else who's contributed to the film. What a sweetheart!

[@SpookyAsuna]

Yes! I really enjoyed that question

[@martycee55]

It seems like Adam Driver only grins like a crushing schoolboy is when he and Daisy are paired in interviews. And the same goes for her. Oh but of course, they are only friends. Ah, Hollywood, etc marriages. They look like a gossip magazine cover. Depressing and oh so predictobly show biz.

[@SingerMamaSF]

It was so neat to see him go on about Amanda and what a difference she made!

[@kguerr197]

@@martycee55 Well whatever it was is now over. They're not together. They moved on. Other people need to move on too. I think it's sweet he's talking about someone else that was invaluable to him during these movies and genuinely likes them. To take his answer and direct it back to Daisy is disrespectful to him. It wasn't even about her.

[@delete---7593]

.🤔😑.

[@bendfut]

LMAO that Jabba answer had my dead

[@evieprosser4063]

people give him grapes a lot

[@jeremiahw.3874]

Oh my god if Jabba has your dad.. he’s dead already. Sorry for your loss.

[@pepethefrog7229]

@@evieprosser4063 and he doesn't have to do anything and watch people die

[@DjBuddhaInBlack]

He soooo trying NOT to spoil the movie, unlike Mark Ruffallo with Endgame lol

[@Acuraintegraman1]

but who cares about spoiling that

[@SuperBillwoo]

name one thing he spoiled for endgame

[@aurorayu5286]

You mean like Tom Holland

[@shutup4169]

We lookin at you mark @markruffalo

[@Forestgravy90]

Mark Ruffalo acts like a man with mild brain injury

[@JustNatanel]

Kylo/Ben was the best character in the sequels

[@TheMason7125]

Natanel so many people are saying this (and I agree) but he got sooo much shit when episode 7 came out. People apparently forgot how much he was hated then

[@FinalShadow17]

@@TheMason7125 never hated him in ep7. Been said he was a great character

[@TheMason7125]

DarcPSN you must not remember all the hate he got right after episode 7 then lmao

[@FinalShadow17]

@@TheMason7125 not once did I say he was never hated. I said I never hated him. Ppl on the internet make me cringe so hard

[@TheMason7125]

DarcPSN talk about it. I was referring to the majority of people, then you give your personal opinion like I'm directing toward you. Lolz

[@EatThan]

Adam driver likes grapes...noted

[@jszn1]

hahah XD

[@jmanitowabi]

Don’t forget death and murder

[@larbear2761]

Ethan McLaughlin why did you say that? He don't like it.

[@thevinnyverse5402]

He looks and feels as if he’s trying so hard not to spoil anything, being as vague as possible

[@VincentStevenStudio]

@Soyman the Sorceror oH God -__-

[@tomasgabrielcarrizo8342]

@@VincentStevenStudio They never stop XD

[@L.K-19]

Soyman the Sorceror kylo ren is the only good character in this trilogy

[@Dreammaster695]

Hi Finn ;)

[@connorwilcox146]

He’s trying hard not to trash Disney and the directors for grossly mishandling the movies.

[@HarakMolova]

"Baby Yodas first you know... bath?" Adam: "Oh my god...."

[@kimberlyolson99]

“She’s so much shorter than me” well, to be fair most people are.

[@superprincesssims]

i wonder how he felt playing with scarlett since shes only 5'2 or 5'3

[@superprincesssims]

@@TheJovialBrit well, how does it feel? :D

[@moonman____]

@@TheJovialBrit 6'1 here and I totally agree you feel better in public lol

[@lecielamf]

@@superprincesssims I'm thinking maybe "look at this tiny hobbit!" lol just kidding... i'm about 5'2 and it was standing next to him i'm basically a hobbit minus the ears and hairy legs

[@Isolde.rebecca]

The Jovial Brit who calls themselves “a handsome hunk”?

[@ricosavage3182]

One thing I’ll give lucasfilm is Adam driver is believable as a relative of skywalker, he gives me Hayden vibes

[@ArmindaHeart]

Rico Savage - and he definitely has Han and Leia in his look too 👍

[@shukis17]

I always thought he was good casting because he looks very much like Harrison Ford and Carrie Ficher.

[@thescoobymike]

Overall realistic family imo (other than the magical powers part 🤣) because hes like his family in certain ways but in others you can tell hes different in defiance of them or tryna live to their expectations and in real life u see kids like that all the time

[@loganhurley4764]

Benjamin McCann Are we fr discussing this in 2019? Lmao, Hayden can act well, watch Shattered Glass, it far surpasses his acting in Star Wars, and besides most everyone else’s acting throughout the prequels and the originals were either corny or just plain bad (and everybody realizes George Lucas is to blame). Get out of 2005, I thought we were passed this.

[@funtimes6406]

Logan Hurley it was mostly the Shitty dialogue

[@s.a.o9816]

why do I feel like Adam Driver is the new Keanu Reeves

[@googleuser2874]

Or Johnny Depp. Yeah, I said it.

[@Satvirgill11]

Only becaz of the hair

[@kimwexler9393]

That's an insult to Driver.

[@eviel5859]

i guess he looks like a bit. That's all pall

[@Tommy5gwrrb]

I hope only in professional way, not private. Even tho he is a nice guy, he had tough life. Keanu.

[@brucecrawford8101]

Adam Driver’s is an awesome actor and person.

[@jenniferariesta6635]

He’s so nervous of spoiling things 😂 You can see his wheels turning as he fumbles the answers.

[@lauraprivett]

That last question was amazing. We as the people who watch these movies never get a glance into the days of these actors and what goes into making them comfortable, except for the behind the scenes videos. So it was nice to hear his answer and see him comfortable with a question that wasn't spoiling anything because it was praising someone else. Someone who made his days on set just a little bit better. That was my favorite question by far. Thank you for asking it.

[@dannybramlet]

He's wearing Ben's sweater from the end of Rise

[@Dzqnn]

Interviewer: If you could swap roles with a character from the whole Star Wars franchise who would it be? Adam: Jabba The Hutt...

[@rscristiano8]

Dzqnn *everyone says they pick you!***

[@nathanielcava4128]

Thanks but I watched the video

[@rscristiano8]

Nathaniel Cava thanks but no one asked for your secondary comment. Thanks anyway bud

[@nathanielcava4128]

Riley Smith thanks for the reply bud

[@Willbo-ft6oy]

You KNOW he was thinkin bout that brass bikini...

[@aaronthebarbarian7683]

Loved hearing him give a shout out to his dresser. Good guy.

[@doctorshnizzle]

Adam Driver is such a good actor, he's my favorite in the new trilogy and he was amazing in marriage story.

[@_ChrisRobinson]

God I can’t wait to see this guy accept the Oscar in a few months. One of the best actors of this generation

[@chasehedges6775]

Adam Driver has definitely made the character of Kylo Ren his own.

[@goeazy1673]

best character in the trilogy by far. would love to see a stand alone film about ben solo

[@_ChrisRobinson]

Chase Hedges67 By far the best new Star Wars character and if this movie sticks the landing with him he’ll be one of my favorite characters in the whole franchise

[@30251]

joaquin will win, dont play yaself.

[@darthemperk2625]

@@30251 you do know that there is more than one oscar nomination right? Besides, Joaquin Phoenix it's not a "new" actor of this generation

[@nerudaad]

She's a good interviewer. Especially last question was well thought.

[@Candymantempting41]

Adam Driver is just such a cool, classy guy. So down to earth in every behind the scenes I’ve ever watched of him. That gentleman-military background foundation has served him well. ♥️♥️♥️

[@stuv1996]

0:21 he instantly thinks they could only pick from this trilogy when he hears they all picked him. Very humble.

[@Tomtycoon]

what, did he just confirmed that Jabba is not in rise of skywalker?

[@MsStewie01]

Tomtycoon 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I laughed.

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

THE LAST PART WAS SO CUTE OMG HE ACTUALLY EVEN SAID THANK YOU FOR THAT QUESTION

[@georgied81]

The way he said “little guy that runs errands for him” was so cute ahhhh😆

[@tuki6364]

Love him. Not only a fantastic actor but super sweet and genuine guy.

[@thepeacefulchannel613]

What an actor, He’s quickly become my favorite Star Wars character!

[@karishmalakhram2025]

You know who I wanna be? Amanda, his dresser 😂😂 He seems like he’s super easy to work with. Love this dude!

[@Laurtew]

He just gave us a new answer for, "who in this movie do you want to trade places with?" Amanda, Adam's dresser, please. :)

[@trainer1]

He plays Ren brilliantly.

[@kimseehorn]

he's so incredibly self-aware of himself that I just want to hug him and reassure him he's doing great ♥

[@ellahoffman1626]

I love the fact that he almost, but never really revealed anything about the movie. And he's right. There are a lot of presented sentimental moments in The Rise of Skywalker. And they made me sad most of the time.

[@MsCoralyang]

He did depict the vulnerability of the role very well. I really enjoyed his acting.

[@QwuithLordDartox]

I hope he'll return in future Star Wars films or tv shows!

[@alexandradavies1502]

Adam is an amazing actor and sweet and kind person. Kylo/Ben is my favorite SW character and I hope that he comes back in some form.

[@shannquinn-marriott1491]

I think this man is just so cute and sweet and then seeing him as Kylo Ren was just absolutely incredible. My favourite character in Star Wars ever. 🖤

[@codyschlenker6821]

Kylo is the best character ever in Star Wars, and Adam is the best actor Star Wars has ever had.

[@kala890]

True

[@inquisitive6786]

He's the most likeable actor in the new films and his character is the best too.

[@DanielRomero]

He was simply the best part of the trilogy and they snubbed him ahhhh.

[@1997residente]

Before Marriage Story,i used to love him as a promising actor.. After Marriage Story,i love him in a Pitt-Dicaprio-Gyllenhaal-Phoenix type of way

[@bobbill3594]

Agreed. His performance reading the letter at the end made me cry and I don't cry.

[@045_anjani7]

samee hereee 🤣🤣

[@alanawrisley2860]

Woah, woah. That's a LIST!! My favs

[@tricia8054]

I watched The Report, then Marriage Story the next day 2 days ago. He's my new favorite and has taken over my KZbin searches and recommendations hahaha

[@fridazetterlund7760]

Spot on 👌

[@Vladakuska]

Baby Yoda’s first time eating a lemon like can you imagine😂

[@xBlaZinNiNjAx]

Kylo Ren had sooooo much potential 😪

[@crystall.411]

Luke Carpenter I liked his send off but thought they couldve continued, I do agree though that they couldve given him lines at end though

[@mamavswild]

crystal L. Lots of theories out there and hints that he’s not completely gone...leias body didn’t disappear until Ben’s did...please look up in the the canon about force convergence. Also, this theory is given more credence by him not Being a force ghost in the end of the movie and he should’ve definitely have been there considering the love aspect between the two...It hints that he is inside the canon ‘world between worlds’. Another hint is that as a Force Dyad, he and his partner Rey share a single soul and one cannot leave without the other. At the very least that means that he lives within her and they can connect with each other at any time. More will come out in book and comic form I am sure, as well as LF hinting about including the Skywalkers in future movies.

[@ronineditor9920]

Some of these questions are so cringe-worthy but he handles it like a pro.

[@briscutmusic7967]

I think we all know what scene he was trying not to spoil there...

[@SingerMamaSF]

I'm curious - which one do you think? The end with Rey? Or after he gets killed and healed and leaves the dark side? Or a different one?

[@elindahl5480]

I completely agree with everyone, Adam driver is really the best actor in the sequels, I think he is the best In Star Wars. I was so impressed by his acting skills. At first he was like dark and mysterious, but as the movies went on you completely really start to like him and his character and get to know him and see the real person underneath, that sensitive, caring guy he was and Adam truly can be one with the character he truly makes everyone that watches the movies feel everything that happens, me included. And when I do get to see him outside the movies he is truly awesome even more awesome, he is still rocking black I see. And he truly is a funny, sweet, and nice guy when you listen to him, it’s hard not to befriend someone like him. Keep up the good work Adam you’re awesome

[@willcarmack]

I'm such a Starwars nerd that I learned how to do 3d animation and special effects to be able to make my own little starwars film, So I went to Thailand and made what I imagine a StarWars Travel film would look like lolol. It's fun and honestly a pretty good first swing at 3d animation - if you want more StarWars stuff to consume, it's on my channel and I'm really proud of it!

[@mrlordvideo872]

hey that was actually impressive!! I'm glad checked it out

[@willcarmack3014]

@@mrlordvideo872 Thank you!! I appreciate it

[@caseyforlife8651]

I think the aniamtions could be better! But I mean for a first time its not bad

[@willcarmack]

@@caseyforlife8651 Trueee

[@Polo-rp9hk]

This interviewer and these questions are really good!

[@darthkonstantinoz]

A great actor and a great person with a great sense of humor! his answer about Jabba made me laugh, and his thank you to his dresser says a lot about him as a person!

[@C0LDWiR3]

hed be a great anakin lets be real

[@singulartrout]

how is this man so perfect i love him

[@KherMoon]

"we didn't really know how it was gonna end" uh man it shows 😔 Adam Driver is great, though, always ❤️

[@anwyn9846]

The rest of the movie was something I had to sit through waiting for his scenes.

[@joycegibbs5267]

exactly ! Mind you, I haven't seen the last one or this. As much as I adore Adam, I cannot stand these new ones. Is Adam in them much, I hear he isn't, that is one of the criticisms ?

[@matildachoong]

I just like Adam Driver.

[@truly_seedy]

This is maybe the best Star Wars interview with Adam Driver that I've seen? Great interviewer.

[@orlanicholls6167]

3:40 CANNOT TELL ME HE WASNT TALKING ABOUT THE KISS

[@jamesforshag7663]

Looking at how he describes the process of making a film, and the little things that are put into it, I feel Adam Driver would be a good director (if he isn't already) as well as an actor.

[@MrApexYT]

He's my favorite Character. The way he evolved through out all three episodes was amazing, subtle but amazing. It takes a great actor to pull that off

[@thathairyguy]

This guy is a phenomenal actor.

[@Berrybabe09]

When she asked adam which of baby yoda's firsts he'd like to see, i mentally answered "baby yoda's first kill" and was so embarrassed when she suggested something so cute and innocent like "baby yoda's first bath" and then adam said something even more cute and innocent, "baby yoda's first time eating peanut butter" ... i am ashamed

[@toadboy7493]

So nice that he gave a special shoutout to his costume dresser Amanda 😿😍❤️

[@camiscamyuotube98]

he is such a complex character and an Amazing person I loveeee adam

[@lukehalliwell8780]

What a rare event! It's Adam driver! Talking!

[@sublime8956]

Best part of the new trilogy is Kyle Ren. From the moment you first saw him in the episode 7 trailers, he just grabbed your attention. Then knowing that he’s trying so hard to be powerful and in control when inside he’s doubtful and full of rage...it just worked on every level for me

[@dino988]

Really good actor and thoughtful person. Also thank you for serving our great country 🇺🇸

[@SingerMamaSF]

You can just see the gears working as he pictures the Jabba the Hut bikini scene in his head...and realizes that might not be good for prime time - lol!

[@saeedawhitaker2460]

This is such a good interview! Interesting questions which don't force useless spoiler avoiding answers, and he also seems much more comfortable than in many other interviews.

[@mayangel5315]

Is it me or I just love the conversations between Star Wars cast and the interviewer's? I love the cast from Star Wars as a BIG FAN and I hope they are ok.

[@janold0808]

Damn... The more I hear him talk, the more I like him.

[@katrinamohindroo7918]

I absolutely love that question at the end! I wish more interviewers would ask about the crew

[@SourSunshine1115]

Wow an interview I actually wanted to keep watching and wished it wasn't over so soon! Fantastic, and good job to you both!

[@OfficialDisneyFan421]

That was a great last question. Fantastic question even better answer

[@SuperEkkorn]

wow, that's an excellent interview. kudos to you both.

[@summerhollis1097]

“People give him grapes a lot.” Best explanation for an interview answer yet!

[@tuki6364]

Awww man.. Why did JJ kill him at the end? His and Rey deserved to be happy together! This boy was never happy and when he finally smiled he just dies.. Sigh. I am so sorry Adam you will always be my favorite character of this trilogy, JJ just wanted to make this all about Rey when you were the real Skywalker of the family.

[@dravenlord]

I've heard a lot but thank you for the six years of your valuable time! Cheers from Switzerland!

[@niki3701]

Since we are both married with kids, I will settle with being Adam Driver’s best friend. Love his personality and dry humor. The best.

[@alexcoeburn6800]

This trilogy should have been about him. The fall and redemption of Ben Solo would have been an amazing story.

[@gammawave1739]

My question would be: *"How does it feel being the darth vader of this generation."* *"WHY DID YOU KILL HAN !"*

[@martinasolazzo2083]

I feel honored

[@PaolaPerri]

No one, literally no one... ADAM: Jabba The Hutt.

[@wahn10]

The arc and inner conflict of the Kylo Ren character are spectacular. Only an actor with Adam's talent could handle it believably. He was amazing.

[@TheSpectralForce]

Adam: Says something about Peanut Butter Interviewer: omg wow im peanut butter's #1 fan omg what a coincidence

[@strawberrysun251]

The way he smiles.. the rise of a Heath Ledger

[@margaret7504]

The best!!!! My favourite actor ever! I love you Adam. Thank you!!

[@Finn-js1ce]

The most relate able moment: When Kylo ren freaks out and gets super mad because I wanna scream and have a meltdown too

[@toeymatoes6480]

We need more of ADAM DRIVER❤️😭

[@Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese1]

Is this the whole interview? I want more.

[@eSuaz]

This dude professional as hell.

[@eviel5859]

Fantastic actor. Man of a very talents.

[@max850]

What a beautiful man

[@oi-yeah-nah-mate7731]

Adam Driver is the star of the sequel trilogy

[@rosemariebeneventi1041]

Also Daisy Ridley, she's good too.

[@olivialocascio7621]

One of the best actors ever

[@maryleonard6381]

Great interview questions and good interview. Made Mr Driver do a lot of 🤔 thinking.

[@Pepsi_Man_Max]

Nobody: Interviewer: "I'm the biggest peanut butter fan"

[@Lauren_MUFC16]

Jabba the Hutt lmfao! 🤣 “for personal reasons...”

[@jenandmoAG]

He was talking about all the movies leading up to the rise of sky walker and He said you know your finally putting a cap on something hopefully!? Hopefully? As if he’s not convinced it’s over 😂